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Report: WarnerMedia focuses on streaming commissions

Warner is the third largest commissioner of new titles among US cable groups, behind only Discovery and Viacom CBS, and second in the US scripted space, according to a report by Ampere Analysis. But Warner is making significant strategic adjustments ahead of the launch of HBO Max this May, diverting resources from its cable networks […]

February 14, 2020

Bank cautious on European FTA prospects

France’s new combined TV streaming service Salto is due to beta launch on June 3rd ahead of a full roll-out during September. However, a bank report suggests it remains cautious on other European free-to-air broadcasters’ prospects because of their limited libraries and lack of marketing firepower. CEO Thomas Follin has already announced that the French […]

February 14, 2020

Spain: Movistar adds Apple TV+, boosts UHD

Movistar Plus is upgrading its pay-TV platform adding new functionalities including a voice-controlled remote and double-screen option to watch two different channels at the simultaneously. It is also adding new services including Apple TV+. The platform is boosting its UHD content with more football matches and original TV series. Movistar says that around 30 per […]

February 13, 2020From David Del Valle in Madrid

F1 TV on Roku in the US

F1 TV has made its North American debut on the Roku platform with both the Pro and Access subscription plans of Formula 1’s OTT service now available in the Roku Channel Store in the US. This is the first time F1 TV will be available to watch on a large screen format. Formula 1 fans […]

February 13, 2020By Colin Mann

Netflix orders Osaka docu-series

Netflix has announced that an untitled Naomi Osaka documentary series – in association with sports media group Uninterrupted and produced by Film 45 – is coming to the streaming platform. The series will take viewers on a journey with the multiple Grand Slam Champion, Osaka, who became the first Asian player to reach the number […]

February 13, 2020

Indonesia: HBO GO launches as standalone service

HBO GO is now available in Indonesia as a standalone service. The streaming app is accessible via the HBO GO Asia website, and can be downloaded from the App Store or Play Store for IDR60,000* (approximately €3.65) a with a 7-day free trial. In Indonesia, the app first launched last year and continues to be […]

February 12, 2020

Netflix, Spin Master board Mighty Express

Netflix and Spin Master have announced a new CG animated series Mighty Express. From the creator and producers of the global animated hit series PAW Patrol, season one will feature 52 x 11-minute episodes and debut on the streaming platform this September. Executive produced by Spin Master Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Jennifer Dodge, and Co-Founder […]

February 12, 2020

Nielsen: Streaming now 20% of US TV watching

A Nielsen report has revealed that US consumers love streamed content and want providers to keep it coming. In the survey conducted for its latest Total Audience Report, Nielsen found that, even as the number of streaming services available continues to grow, 93 per cent of respondents would keep paying for the ones they have […]

February 11, 2020

EE becomes BritBox mobile partner

EE has become the exclusive mobile partner for SVoD service BritBox. EE pay monthly mobile and tablet customers across the UK will receive a free six-month subscription to BritBox with inclusive mobile data. Launching on March 13th, the offer allows all EE pay monthly mobile and tablet customers to stream a wide range a of […]

February 11, 2020

Sweden: Stacking to lift saturated SVoD market?

Mediavision reports that 54 per cent of all households in Sweden now subscribe to at least one online video streaming service. The relatively limited growth over the past year may be a sign of the market maturing. However, the number of subscriptions per household is increasing steadily. Several new streaming services are set for launch […]

February 11, 2020